Princeton NJ Events

Sinfonia Winter Concert, Jazz at Princeton

Sunday December 7, 2025
3:00 PM

Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University. music.princeton.edu.

Conducted by Ruth Ochs. Program also features a performance by the Princeton University Sinfonia Clarinet Ensemble, directed by Jo-Ann Sternberg. Repertoire includes Brahms' Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Vaughan Williams' Fantasia on "Greensleeves," Sibelius' Valse Lyrique, and Hague/Horner's "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." $16.

It Isn't the Holidays Until NJGMC Sings, New Jersey Gay Men's Chorus

Sunday December 7, 2025
4:00 PM

St. David's Episcopal Church, 90 South Main Street, Cranbury, 732-579-8449. www.njgmc.org.

From traditional choral classics to a pop culture diva, this concert is filled with heartfelt harmonies, queer cheer, and joyful surprises. Holiday cookie sale ongoing. $25.

Winter Lights, Hopewell Valley Chorus

Sunday December 7, 2025
4:00 PM

St. James Church, 115 East Delaware Avenue, Pennington.. www.hopewellvalleychorus.org.

Holiday concert with a special performance by The Pennington Singers from The Pennington School. Holiday bake sale follows the performance. $15.

Pet Photos with Santa, MarketFair

Sunday December 7, 2025
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Paws and Claus...bring your furry friends (feathered, prickly or scaled welcome too) and join us for Pet Photos with Santa on select Sunday nights in Center Court.

Each pet receives a free treat and festive holiday bandana with every photos purchase, while supplies last!All pets are welcome as long as they're leashed or in a carrier. Please enter through MarketFair's Main Entrance by the clock tower and Jos A. Banks. Reservations recommended. Walk ups welcome and will be accommodated if time allows. Wait times cannot be guaranteed.

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Dorothea's House Program/Lecture - Ennio Morricone

Sunday December 7, 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Pianist and teacher Alessandra Tiraterra will present a program on the late Italian composer Ennio Morricone, whose more than 70 film scores include music for "Cinema Paradiso," "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" and "A Fistful of Dollars." The event is free. Dorothea's House is located at 120 John Street in Princeton. Participants are encouraged to bring refreshments to share at a post-program reception. Doors open at 4:45 p.m. dorotheashouse.org

Festival of Trees Winter Soirée

Sunday December 7, 2025
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

This year’s winter fête moves from the garden to inside the historic mansion. Winter Soirée attendees are invited to enjoy enchanting live music, a lavish array of culinary delights, and inspiring holiday displays, with proceeds benefitting special exhibitions, events, educational programming and the historic preservation of this beloved estate.

Tickets: $500 and up

Reserve tickets at www.morven.org/festivaloftrees or by contacting Megan Shackney, Morven's Chief Development Officer, at mshackney@morven.org.

Holiday Concert, Bravura Philharmonic Orchestra

Sunday December 7, 2025
7:00 PM

Princeton Alliance Church, 20 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro. www.bravuraphil.org.

Featuring holiday favorites and timeless classics that capture the spirit of peace, hope, and togetherness, followed by a sing-along. With the Edison Chinese Chorus and LOTUS Chorale. $25 to $30.